The party will lead a debate in Holyrood on Wednesday commending the dedication of Scotland’s NHS staff, care-sector workers, GPs and other health professionals.

Labour will call for fully-resourced services in Scotland and express “deep concern” at “reported plans for the potential closures of wards and hospitals in various communities across Scotland”.

The motion calls on all parties to ensure the continuation of current services such as the Royal Alexandra Hospital children’s ward, the emergency care services at the Vale of Leven Hospital, Lightburn Hospital in Glasgow and the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.